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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Handbook of food engineering practice / edited by Enrique Rotstein, R. Paul Singh, and Kenneth J. Valentas. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8493-8694-2 (alk. paper) 1. Food industry and trade--Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Rotstein, Enrique. II. Singh, R. Paul. III. Valentas, Kenneth J., 1938- . TP370.4.H37 1997 664--dc21

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